Physical health
Physical health is a basic building block for children’s current wellbeing and future life outcomes.
Being physically healthy includes being physically active, having a good diet and being in the healthy weight range.
We can improve young people’s wellbeing and shape the future health of the population by investing in young people's physical health. This will have significant social and economic benefits to the community in the long term.
For up to date information refer to the Commissioner's Indicators of Wellbeing data resource.
Read the Commissioner's policy statement on health and mental health here.
Reports
Position statement on youth health
Speaking out about youth health
Young people's experiences with health services
Policy briefs
The health of Aboriginal children and young people in Western Australia
Developed from the Commissioner's 2014 Wellbeing Monitoring Framework
Obesity and its impacts on the wellbeing of WA children and young people
Developed from the Commissioner's 2014 Wellbeing Monitoring Framework
Submissions
Submission to the Department of Health Climate Health WA Inquiry, August 2019
The Commissioner has responded to the Department of Health's Climate Health WA Inquiry
Submission to National Action Plan for Children's Health: 2020-2030, January 2019
The Commissioner has provided recommendations to the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth on the development of the National Action Plan for Children's Health: 2020-2030.
Letter to Minister for Health - MyHealth Record implications for young people, September 2018
The Commissioner raised his concerns regarding the implications of My Health Record for children and young people in Western Australia with the Minister for Health.
Submission to the Medicare Benefits Schedule Review, August 2017
Recommendation regarding HEADSS Adolescent Psychosocial Risk Assessments
More information
Foetal alcohol syndrome: Fitzroy Valley leader June Oscar hopes study brings long-term change
Ms June Oscar AO, 720 ABC Radio Perth
Events
Vulnerability Speaker Series 2018
The series brings together national and distinguished WA leaders to explore new approaches to address the challenges facing vulnerable WA children and young people and inform effective responses.
Thinker in Residence 2016-17
The 2016-17 Thinker in Residence was e-mental health researcher and advocate Professor Jane Burns. Professor Jane Burns is Professor of Innovation and Industry at The University of Sydney in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on driving practical and positive change in the community and the mental health sector, with a priority on uniting young people with researchers, practitioners and innovators to explore the role of technology in improving mental health programs and services.